REPLENISHING LIVES: DOLE XI grants Kauswagan its very own Water Refilling Station

REPLENISHING LIVES: DOLE XI grants Kauswagan its very own Water Refilling Station

by Sigfred Navasquez - CIO Panabo

Drinking a glass of water to quench ones thirst is undeniably one of life’s simplest pleasures.

Now, the people of Kauswagan, one of Panabo City’s far-flung barangays, need not go far from their homes to have access to clean and potable water as the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office XI grants the Kauswagan Water Sanitation Cooperative, more commonly known as KAWASACO, their very own water station, June 21.

The KAWASACO Water Refilling Station is the national government and the local government’s joint thrust in providing not only the 150 members of the said cooperative a livelihood, but also giving the people of Kauswagan a convenient and safe place to get drinking water for their families.

DOLE XI recognizes the effort exerted by the Local Government Unit of Panabo through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) headed by Cherelle B. Espinosa, on informing the regional office about the current situation of Barangay Kauswagan. The LGU has made it certain that the DOLE’s eyes are set on creating an avenue for these people to earn income.

As the ribbon was cut signaling the formal opening of the said station for business, the smiles of the members of KAWASACO reflected a kind of hope that comes with having another chance at stability. This is made vocal through the words of their Chairman Mr. Reynante B. Descartin, as he expressed his sincere gratitude.

Panabo City is Located along Daang Maharlika (Pan-Philippines Highway) and is situated between two major cities, Davao City and Tagum City.

By LAND, you can reach Panabo City from Davao City via Davao-Butuan, Davao-Mati, and Davao –Tagum bus routes. Other public vehicles such jeepneys, vans and metered taxicabs are also available. It is 32 kilometers or approximately 45 minutes away from Davao City and 28 kilometers or 30 minutes away from Tagum City.

By AIR, The Davao International Airport has numerous local and international airlinrs flying into Davao. From the airport, you can either take a metered cab, van or jeepney going to Panabo City or via Tagum City or Mati City.

By SEA,Panabo City is accessible through the Sasa port of Davao City. From Davao City you can choose among the numerous public vehicles to bring you to Panabo City.